Times Higher Education (THE) announced the 2026 Impact Rankings on June 24. Chung Shan Medical University (CSMU), located in Taichung, ranked 23rd globally and 5th in Taiwan in SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, placing among the world’s top 25 universities in this category. CSMU also ranked third among medical universities in Taiwan, marking one of its most outstanding achievements in this year’s evaluation.

The THE Impact Rankings assess universities based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of 17 goals established by the United Nations. This year, more than 1,600 universities from 116 countries and regions participated in the rankings. SDG 3 focuses on health and well-being, evaluating universities’ tangible contributions in healthcare, public health, research capacity, and social engagement.

CSMU President Huang Chien-Ning stated that the university’s rise to 23rd place globally in SDG 3 is closely tied to its long-term commitment to health promotion, medical services, and social engagement. Leveraging resources from its affiliated hospital, CSMU continues to advance healthcare services in rural areas, dementia care, international medical outreach, and community health promotion. Through preventive medicine and health education, the university extends its medical expertise beyond campus to better address public health needs.

In addition to healthcare, CSMU has actively expanded its development in smart healthcare in recent years by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and big data technologies into clinical care and healthcare management. This year, the university participated in COMPUTEX for the first time, showcasing an intelligent medication-delivery robot developed in collaboration with industry partners, as well as its independently developed Smart Medication Cloud Cube pharmaceutical management system. By adopting an efficient human-machine collaboration model, these innovations leverage technology to handle high-frequency delivery tasks, demonstrating the practical integration of healthcare and technology while reducing the workload of frontline medical staff.

CSMU has also achieved outstanding results in campus governance and environmental sustainability, with several indicators ranking among Taiwan’s top ten. In recent years, the university has promoted a gender-friendly campus, fostered a diverse and inclusive environment, and strengthened gender equality education. As a result, CSMU ranked 4th in Taiwan and within the 201–300 global range in SDG 5: Gender Equality. Meanwhile, through continued efforts in green campus development, energy conservation, carbon reduction, and water resource management, CSMU ranked 3rd in Taiwan and within the 101–200 global range in SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. In SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, CSMU ranked 9th in Taiwan and within the 201–300 global range globally, reflecting growing recognition of the university’s sustained commitment to international collaboration, talent exchange, and cross-border research.

Chang Yu-Chao, Vice President of CSMU and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development, noted that the university has published sustainability reports for several consecutive years, openly disclosing its achievements in environmental (E), social (S), and governance (G) initiatives. Facing challenges such as an aging society, health equity, and climate change, CSMU will continue integrating teaching, research, and medical resources to advance healthcare, environmental sustainability, and social engagement.